New Records Set at IUPUI Natatorium After Replacing Fiberglass Bulkheads with Natare Bulkheads

At NCAAs, Ledecky won the 200-yard free (in a tie with Louisville’s Mallory Comerford), 500-yard free (breaking her American record) and the 1650-yard free. Ledecky’s career consists of five Olympic gold medals, 13 World Records and 30 American Records. (Source:NBCsports)

While swimming for the USA Cardinal Swim Club this last season, Ledecky broke nine American Records and 12 NCAA records across four different events, three of which came at the 2017 NCAA Championships at the IUPUI Natatorium.

Any seasoned swimmer will tell you that some pools are simply “faster” than others. They may not understand the reasoning behind their logic, but as highly experienced pool manufacturers, we can tell you that meticulous engineering and design play a critical role.

The IUPUI Natatorium (or what locals call the “The Nat”) has been a fixture in the Indianapolis community since 1982 and has hosted hundreds of state, regional, national, and international events. The Nat is internationally recognized as a world-class aquatics destination for competitive athletes of all ages and abilities.

In order to maintain the facility’s esteemed world-class reputation, the Natatorium underwent critical renovations in 2015. Renovations included replacing the fiberglass bulkheads with new Natare stainless steel movable bulkheads.